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Sunglass Hut opens biggest store in U.S. on South Beach
Miamiherald.com Business
May 21There are few places in the U.S. more synonymous with sunglasses than Miami Beach. So it doesn’t seem too surprising that Sunglass Hut would choose Lincoln Road as the location for its largest store in the U.S.The store at 845 Lincoln Road, which will ... »
SmartCamp shines light on healthcare innovation
Miamiherald.com Business
May 21Can South Florida become a high-tech hub of healthcare innovation?The admittedly partisan crowd of startups, investors, executives and academics who attended IBM SmartCamp last week thinks it’s possible.“What is there not to be excited about? This is t... »
South Miami commissioner drops move to censure Bicycle Bob
Miamiherald.com South Miami
May 20Tuesday’s South Miami City Commission meeting descended into shouting amid Commissioner Valerie Newman’s efforts to censure Commissioner Bob Welsh.Facing a room full of Welsh’s supporters, Newman shouted, “Shame on you all.” But Newman retreated in her... »
As South Florida gas prices recede, so does anxiety
Miamiherald.com Broward
May 20Deborah Gray Mitchell is the type of penny-pincher who calls up the rental car company the night before a trip to renegotiate her rate.So you can imagine Mitchell’s inner turmoil when she fills up her SUV — with its 16-gallon gas tank.“It makes me abso... »
Legal issues sticky for city, church
Miamiherald.com South Miami
May 15A government agency meant to improve the quality of life of the residents in South Miami’s historically black neighborhood is being accused of making life difficult for churchgoers.The Church of God in Christ has been in the neighborhood since the 1920... »
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Veganism Safe for Kids, Says Lisa Dorfman, Director of University of Miami's Nutrition Program
Short Order
May 15Last week, I reviewed Vegan Is Love, a children's book that explains the reasons behind the choice to go vegan. It contains a page dedicated to the health aspect of the lifestyle, but most of the book »
Governor Scott Announces Dr. John Armstrong as State Surgeon General
Capital Soup
Apr 27Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott appointed Dr. John H. Armstrong M.D. to serve as State Surgeon General and Secretary of the Florida Department of Health. He will assume this role on May 23, 2012. “Dr. Armstrong is recognized as a nationa... »
Rick Scott's choice for surgeon general has ties to USF, Jackson Memorial
Naked Politics
Apr 27Dr. John Armstrong, a University of South Florida health official and former Army trauma surgeon, will be the state's surgeon general and Department of Health secretary, Gov. Rick Scott announced Friday. He replaces Dr. Frank Farmer, who stepped down i... »
Metrorail Crime Advisory
Transit Miami
Apr 27Metrorail riders beware, there seems to be a criminal on the loose targeting riders! This just in from the University of Miami police department: CRIME ADVISORY April 26, 2012 Event Description: Serial Robber Targeting Metrorail Riders Campus police an... »
Four Possible Draft Choices for the Marlins This June
Fishstripes
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